Four Simkins lawyers recognised in Spear’s Reputation Lawyers Index 2026

We are delighted to share that Gideon Benaim, Jon Oakley, Tom Iverson and Jessica Welch have again been featured in the Spear’s Reputation Lawyers Index 2026.
The Spear’s Reputation Lawyers Index is widely regarded as the leading ranking of reputation and privacy lawyers advising high net worth individuals. Highlighting those at the top of their field, Spear’s undertakes detailed market research, interviewing well informed observers, industry insiders and advisers to assess expertise, standing and client following.
Gideon Benaim, Partner and Head of Simkins' Reputation Protection team, has again been ranked 'Top Flight' - the highest available ranking. Gideon has previously been awarded 'Reputation Lawyer of the Year' at the annual Spear’s Awards.
Jon Oakley and Tom Iverson have been ranked 'Top Recommended', and Jessica Welch has been recognised as a 'Recommended' by Spears.
Our congratulations to all recognised.
The full rankings are available here.


